Category: 21 Day Fix

July 14 – Today’s the day Autumn’s new cookbook gets released! If you love 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme, you know how satisfying it is to stay on track with healthy eating. The new Fixate cookbook introduces 101 new recipes to help keep that momentum.

Get your pots, pans, and kitchen essentials ready, because we’re debuting Autumn Calabrese’s 21 Day Fix-based cookbook, FIXATE, this summer! This all-new cookbook takes Autumn’s simple color-coded container portion control system and applies it to 101 of her favorite family recipes. Each FIXATE recipe lists color-coded container equivalents and nutrition facts. Plus, FIXATE includes Paleo, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian recipes along with Autumn’s personal tips for preparing meals quickly, and stocking your kitchen with absolute must-haves.

I’m using the 21DFX workouts to get ready for hiking that I plan on doing this summer. Upper Fix Extreme definitely fits the bill for carrying around a day pack or back pack comfortably.

The workout uses the technique of dropsets – which in this case, you perform an exercise for 30 seconds using a heavy weight, then drop down to a lighter weight to complete another 30 seconds. Drop sets are good for increasing your muscle endurance because you get to the point of muscle failure and then continue to push yourself.

Here’s a rundown of the workout:

Warmup – these are the same exercises in each workout of the set, which is fine with me because they get the job done and I’m not the most coordinated person ever, so I know what’s coming!

Round 1

Pushups (30 seconds regular, 30 seconds only going halfway down). So, I have to be honest – I had to go to my knees by the end of the first 30 seconds. Hope to change that!

Lunge with wide row – I love lunges so this was a fun one. You stay in lunge position so you can really work your back.

Chest flies – these go at a quick pace and I used 8 & 5 lbs. but I think I could go up to 10 & 8 lb weights next time

Lat band pull – using a resistance band. I ADORE this exercise. During the work week, I sit at a desk all day so this exercise is amazing at working the upper back muscles that encourage good posture:)

Round 2

Military Press – This was HARD! I had to sneak some little breaks in – I started out with 8 lbs, but now that I know better, I might have to use 5 lbs. However, I know it’s working and it’s going to improve my shoulder strength and for that, I can’t wait!

Twisted abs holding weight and doing leg extension

Rear delt pull with band 30 seconds, then rear delt hold with band – I was shaking by the end:)

Dolphin pose

Round 3

Hammer Curls

Triceps dip 30 seconds, then triceps dip with leg extended

Plie with concentration curl – WHEW! Holding that plie is a good challenge:)

Triceps Kickback

Cooldown

I really loved this workout. I think it’s fun, it’s attainable but definitely a challenge and room for growth and I feel like it’s a good overall workout. I like that Autumn works the back and upper back, really targeting those postural muscles. I think it’s important that she incorporates core as well. This DVD will really get me in shape for carrying a daypack or backpack on any trails this summer!

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Hi - I'm Kia! My journey into health and fitness started naturally. I grew up on a farm, so was used to always being active. I loved helping my dad out in the field or in the barn with the animals. My grandmother had a large garden, so we always ate healthy foods. As I moved away and went to college, I started eating poorly with more convenience foods and fewer whole foods. Now, I'm in my 40s - I stay active with workout programs such as the 21 Day Fix and I eat a healthy diet, with a daily superfood shake(ology) and feel like I am in great shape for my age. My husband and I again live out in the country and keep busy with our animals and garden. It keeps us young! This is more and more important to me as I see family members who I love dearly, lose their independence and mobility as they age. I realize that it's up to me to do everything that I can to lay the foundation for my own independence and mobility as I reach that age. I hope you join me on this journey!